In the immortal words of someone more famous than I: "It's Cucking Fold Out".
Let's think about Spring, and all of the great things that our area has to offer when it gets here. One of my favorite easy hikes of the Catskills, Overlook Mountain gives hikers of all ages the opportunity to hike to it's summit fairly easily. While at the top two great sights of note: First the remains of the Overlook Mountain House is very cool. And as mother nature does her work it may not be around for too many more generations to see. Here is a site with some great historical info about it: http://www.hudsonvalleyruins.org/yasinsac/overlook/overlook.html.
Second, from there just short hike up to the summit and you will find one NY's Fire Towers which is currently open to the public in the warmer months. You may have to battle a fear of heights, but the view from up inside the tower is more than worth it. On a clear day you can see several states from the top of the mountain. Also at the summit is a small museum that gives visitors more history about both the mountain house and the fire tower. It is definitely a great way to spend an afternoon. The total round trip hike is about 5 miles. There is a small wrap around, that used to take you past some old cabins as well as some great views, however the last time I hiked it, it was not well marked and I would hate to have someone unfamiliar with the area get lost on my advice.
So here is to the Catskill Hiking Season (warm weather) just a couple of weeks away.
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